T. A. Gardner
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Trump gets sentenced on Friday in the Bragg / Merchan railroading case. Merchan has said he's likely to impose "unconditional discharge" on Trump. That is, in effect, making Trump guilty of the charges but imposing ZERO sentence on him for those charges...
That will leave Trump free to appeal the case on a number of almost certain to get it overturned in its entirety grounds months later. That is, Trump ends up NOT being a felon, and the case being nothing but a net boon to Trump's reelection. That is, Bragg and Merchan rather than crippling Trump's reelection, energized his base to turn out and poke them in the eye by electing Trump to the Presidency.
That will leave Trump free to appeal the case on a number of almost certain to get it overturned in its entirety grounds months later. That is, Trump ends up NOT being a felon, and the case being nothing but a net boon to Trump's reelection. That is, Bragg and Merchan rather than crippling Trump's reelection, energized his base to turn out and poke them in the eye by electing Trump to the Presidency.
Don't Fall For Merchan's Trap | Opinion
While Merchan may strike his best lawfare blow on Friday, New York may suffer a more grievous response when Trump assumes office ten days later.
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